We are a Christian family on this wonderful journey called life. Here we will take you through our experiences with adoption, homeschooling, parenting and more. We are constantly growing, changing and learning as a family. Every day is a gift. Thank you for joining us for a glimpse into our adventures as we strive to follow God's path for us by taking baby steps.
"Life is half spent before we know what it is." George Herbert

The Family

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Happy Mother's Day!

Last Mother's day I was at home dreaming about my children across the ocean... Waiting for me. This Mother's Day, I am here across that ocean and thinking of my children back home.. Waiting for me to return.
I am a very blessed mommy today. These children that have been a part of my heart for over a year are finally mine, and Gotcha Day is looming on the horizon. I am so thankful.
To all the moms out there, I hope you have had a wonderful day filled with joy, love, and many hugs and kisses today! Appreciate these times because they are fleeting. Though being a mother is one of the most difficult jobs on this planet,cherish it. It is also the best job and ultimately the most rewarding.
I thank God for allowing me to be a mother to,now, 8 amazing blessings. I don't know how He ever thought me worthy enough, but I cherish that role of mom and hope that despite my weaknesses and failings, that He is pleased with the job I am doing so far.
Thank you to my spectacular and sweet children for making it easy.... Most of the time. ;) I love you more than you will ever know.

Believe it or Not... Reeces Rainbow is finding families for many children with Down Syndrome

This will touch your heart-- the plight of the orphan in China. Take a look.

What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters
compared to what lies within us.~ Walt Emerson

"I cannot play it safe and please God"

Keith Seabourn

"All that is needed for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing."

Edmund Burke

"I'd rather regret the things that I have done than the things I have not done."

Lucille Ball

"To know what is right and not do it is the worst cowardice."

Confucius

"And I took the road less traveled by, and that made all the difference."

Robert Frost

"Preach the gospel always, and when necessary, use words."

Unknown

"The one who says it can't be done should get out of the way of the one who is doing it."

Chinese Proverb

"If we say we love God but do nothing on behalf of the world's vulnerable children, we're kidding ourselves; we're ignorant and misinformed. You cannot love God without developing a passion for orphans."

About Me

I am wife to Tim, and stay-at-home Mommy to 10 amazing children! Four of them are biological, and 6 are through the blessing of adoption. We are a Christian homeschooling family who love life and try to follow God's will in all of it.

The beautiful children listed here are all available for adoption through Reece's Rainbow, or have wonderful families trying to raise enough money to bring these children home. They are from a variety of countries around the world and each is beautiful and perfect just the way God made them. They are all deserving of a loving home. Most have Down Syndrome, others have different special needs like HIV, Cerebral Palsy or FAS. Please consider donating to one of these children's funds to give these precious children of God a greater chance to grow up in a loving family instead of being doomed to a short life in an institution.